Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 1,190kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 1,190kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | 10 km/h |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,190kg
A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.
Full 6MCR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 1,190kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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